The deterioration of the ozone layer stops.

The deterioration of the ozone layer stops.

As recently reported by the EFE Agency, in an interview with Emilio Cuevas, director of the Izaña Atmospheric Research Center in Tenerife (of the State Meteorological Agency, AEMET), the deterioration of the ozone layer was halted for the first time in 2017. According to experts, this is due to the international efforts to combat the emissions of harmful gases that cause this damage.

However, there is still much work to be done to recover this deteriorated element, which is common to the lives of all of us who inhabit this planet. In this sense, at O3 Protégelo we are doing our part by helping to reduce CO and NOx emissions into the atmosphere from vehicles (gasoline and diesel).

The great danger of continuing to damage the ozone layer without taking action against this very serious error is that the incidence of ultraviolet rays would become incompatible with life on Earth, according to Cuevas. "In that sense, preventing the release of CFCs into the atmosphere was absolutely essential," he notes.

This invites us to think positively about the Montreal Protocol (signed 31 years ago), which aimed to establish guidelines for action to prevent the release of ozone-depleting substances. The implementation, evolution, and achievement of the initial objectives has been slow in coming, but it's here. However, Cuevas encourages us not to relax and take atmospheric recovery for granted, because there's still a lot of work to be done and much progress to be made in terms of emissions, fuel consumption, and so on.

In that sense, at O3 Protégelo, we are delighted to hear this happy news. Firstly, as inhabitants of the planet, it's fantastic news. Secondly, as a company capable of reducing fuel consumption and hydrocarbon gas emissions (especially CO and NOx) thanks to our devices and fuel catalyst technology, we understand that we are doing a wonderful job, not only at the industrial level but also in relation to our commitment to the environment that surrounds us.

We are committed to the air we all breathe and we feel part of this happy news.